Assessing

The Assessing Department is responsible for establishing the market value of all taxable real and personal property in the Township. The Assessing Department is not responsible for establishing tax rates nor does this department collect property taxes.

In addition to determining market value, the department also:

Establishes value for new construction

Maintains the land file system which tracks all real property parcels by owner information and/or legal description

Ensures that the Township mapping system is current by processing all approved land divisions and combinations

Coordinates valuation appeals through the March Board of Review process, including correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors at the July or December Board of Review, if required.

Assessing information is available on-line 24 hours a day, and at the Assessor’s Office during normal business hours, 8:30am-6:00pm Monday-Thursday, except holidays. The Township is closed Fridays.

Assessing Field Work

The Assessing Department will be in the field updating property records. You may see them taking measurements and photographs in your neighborhood. Staff carries Township identification and will attempt to contact someone on the property before beginning their work. If you have any questions, you may contact the Assessing Department for more information.